LETTERS: When did voting rules change?

Having been a poll worker in Hamilton County through two presidential elections, I agree wholeheartedly with the letter "Just a few basic rules for casting a ballot" (Jan. 22).

What puzzles me is this: How can anyone vote absentee and vote at their polling place, too? When I worked at the polls, all names of those who voted absentee were stamped "ABSENTEE" in the voters' book when received at the polling place. All votes received after the deadline were entered by the poll workers on the evening before Election Day. This prevented anyone from double voting. Who changed the rules? When and why were they changed?

Marilyn Watson, Sycamore Township

Headline, picture didn't accurately reflect event

What could have possibly compelled The Enquirer to post a picture of the Right to Life march in Washington, D.C., that showed a few abortion rights protesters in the forefront and pro-life marchers in the background? The "Keep Abortion Legal" sign was in full view and dominated the picture, while only a few abortion rights protesters were present among the thousands of pro-life marchers.

It was probably the same thing that compelled The Enquirer to headline its short front page tickler as "Thousands in D.C. for abortion march" and state in the body "But for the ruling's supporters, Wednesday was a day of celebration."

It was a pro-life march, not an abortion march, and the front page headline and picture should have reflected this.

Frank Gallenstein, Amberley Village

Photo with Right to Life story was disappointing

I can't believe it! You've done it again. This is at least the second time that you have printed a picture of the march with "keep abortion legal" signs in the forefront. Why can't you just print a picture of the many Right to Life marchers? I'm pretty sure that I'm not the only person disappointed with this picture.

Try to do better next year.

Carol Yoder, Colerain Township

Story about teacher raises more questions

The reporters in the Amanda Kitcho stories have provided details about a teacher's action in 2012 ("Ex-Kings teacher, district officials accused in federal abuse lawsuit," Jan. 21). The reporters also have reported Kings School District negotiated a resignation. The question no one seems to be asking is, "Where is Amanda Kitcho today?"

Is she currently working with children in another district? What did the Kings administration know, and when did they know it? What did they do to protect the special-needs children in their district?

Hopefully the investigative reporters will continue to search for answers to the questions other parents of special-needs children may be asking as they think about their children in neighboring districts.

David Gross, Evendale

Laws need to reflect our impact on the climate

I appreciated "2013 was fourth hottest year on record, scientists say" (Jan. 22). In a year where the Midwest had a mild summer and a frigid winter, it's easy to forget that the Earth as a whole continues to warm. One year, one region, in one continent, does not say much about global warming.

All 13 years of this century, from 2000 to 2013, are among the 15 hottest years ever recorded. In 2013, a new record was set when there were 41 weather-related disasters worldwide, each causing over a billion dollars in damage.

Seventy-three percent of Americans now believe that humans are contributing to climate change, according to a recent Stanford University poll.

Our nation's laws should reflect this consensus. Tax credits, subsidies, energy standards and a revenue-neutral carbon tax should all be considered. And soon.

Douglas Bell, Kenwood

No money should be made off convicted man's crime

Dennis McGuire was executed because he was convicted of raping and stabbing to death an eight-month pregnant woman. He put himself on the table.

If the murderer's children or relatives sue the state and are awarded money, that money should go straight to the victim's relatives.

No convicted criminal or his relatives should ever make money off the crime that was committed.

If there had been no crime committed, the relatives would not be in a position to sue.

Sherry Hasselfeld, West Chester ■

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LETTERS: When did voting rules change?

Having been a poll worker in Hamilton County through two presidential elections, I agree wholeheartedly with the letter 'Just a few basic rules for casting a ballot' (Jan. 22).